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Best Fitness Activities And Gyms You Can Hit In El Gouna

Getting fit is definitely an option when spending time in El Gouna. With several venues and activities to choose from, you will always discover an activity to keep you moving.

Being in El Gouna for holiday or living here is no excuse to not exercise! Whether you are committed to a specific group activity or prefer the solitude of your headphones and a gym, your fitness needs will be met in our Red Sea resort town.

Gyms in the Hotels

The majority of the hotels in El Gouna have gyms which will provide you with cardio machines such as treadmills, elliptical machines, weight-lifting and resistance training machines. These hotels include Sheraton Miramar, Mövenpick, Three Corners Rihanna Inn and Three Corners Ocean’s View Hotel, so make sure that you pack your gym gear to get fit as you unwind in El Gouna.

Vitalis

Open 24 hours, and located in the Three Corners Ocean View hotel situated directly on the marina, this comprehensive gym provides more than just the latest in equipment, Vitalis has several personal training coaches that can guide you as you exercise and assist you to reaching your goal. Not only that, Vitalis offers classes such as yoga, spinning and kickboxing in case you prefer to exercise in a group. Just make sure that you register earlier on and arrive 5 minutes prior to the class so that you do not lose your spot. If you are worried about your personal belongings, don’t worry, you can be provided with keys to your own locker inside the changing rooms where you can also shower and dress after you break a sweat.

LAX

Overlooking the beach LAX has one of the most prime locations in El Gouna which offers an exemplary view as you use any of their cardio machines. This large gym offers plenty of space for friends to workout together, whether they wish to lift or practice a circuit, LAX would be the ideal choice. LAX does not limit itself to its gym equipment only, in fact, it has the widest selection of classes in El Gouna, which is updated on a daily basis. As with the other gyms, LAX has its own locker rooms and showers so that you can refresh directly after your workout. LAX operates from 8 am to 9pm every day.

Beach Monkeyz

Open all days and with a fantastic range of fitness activities, Beach Monkeyz has slowly become an El Gouna favourite for locals and visiting holiday makers. Whether you wish to keep up with your yoga positions or want to utilize the gym space, Beach Monkeyz will have the fitness experience that you are looking for. Located directly on the beach, you can guarantee that you will have the best of El Gouna as you exercise and will keep coming back for more every time you are in town. You can also stay updated with the Beach Monkeyz’ activities through their Facebook page, as they often have Metamorph Fitness Programs that you can sign up for to jump start your fitness activities or to ensure that you stay on track during your holidays.

Hiking with the Gouna Mountain Goats

As one of the most effective activities to burn those extra calories, hiking in El Gouna has proven to become more and more popular. Explore El Gouna’s mountain ranges and discover a myriad of desert species under the guidance of the Gouna Mountain Goats team. You will be guided through paths that suit your fitness level and can even bring your whole family to join in the fun! You can contact Gouna Mountain Goats through their Facebook page to ensure that you join them on their next expedition!

The New Marina Outdoor Gym

If you visit the Smokery Beach you are bound to find stand-alone gym equipment. Maintained by local Gounies, and open for everyone to use, you will be able to find the opportunity to exercise directly by the water. Whether you want to lift weights, or prefer to enhance your crossfit routine, this facility will satisfy your exercise needs. A quiet spot, it is often used for outdoor yoga sessions as well as it provides ideal climes, even in the middle of the summer heat.

All-around Fitness

A runner? El Gouna is one of the most ideal locations for you to wear your running shoes and freely explore as you run around the town. With well controlled traffic and plenty of pavement space, you will find ample opportunities and routes to explore on foot in a safe environment.

Mushira is a long-term resident of El-Gouna. She arrived to our gorgeous seaside resort in 2013 and hasn’t looked back since! Not only is she a teacher in El Gouna International School, she also runs a community theatre group, El Gouna Players. This workaholic has been a published social and commercial writer, editor, copy editor and translator for over 10 years. She received her acting degree from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts (LAMDA) in 2003, her M.A. in English and Comparative Literature in 2013 from the American University in Cairo, and is currently studying for her teaching degree with the University of Sunderland. Mushira is passionate about literature, education, fine-cuisine, and fitness.